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Welcome to Linda Jean Strothman, PhD, LCSW, Inc.

Linda Jean Strothman, PhD, LCSW, Inc. is a full service clinical practice established in 1988. Dr. Strothman's mission is to provide customized, compassionate, competent and affordable services to individuals, couples, families, other professionals, organizations and community groups.

Here for You in Your Time of Need

We all need love, meaning and a sense of competence to live with joy. When our selves, our relationships, or our work and passions falter, life can seem bleak. Whether you are coming for help because you have experienced a loss or trauma, because you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or distracted, because you are facing life transitions, or because you are uneasy with your patterns in relationships, I will work with you based on what we together agree will be helpful.

Coming to a therapist can feel daunting. Finding the right person for you is important. Initial free telephone consultations are available so that you may explore my services and the sense of "fit" for yourself.

Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist

Gottman Method Couples Therapy emerged from 30 years of research undertaken by Dr. John Gottman following over 3,000 couples through the lifespan. A key focus of this method is attention to the details of how a couple interacts in both conflict and non-conflict situations. Relationships are built over time from many “micro moments” between two people. No one sets out to create a painful relationship. For more information, see www.gottman.com.

The only Certified Gottman Method Therapist in Chicago’s Loop, across from “The Bean” in Millenium Park, with convenient day and evening hours. Offering couples therapy, marathon therapy, and pre-marital counseling/educational package.

Insurance accepted for all clinical services. In network BCBS, others out of network.